FLORIDA—Two Florida men pleaded guilty for their roles in a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting more than $67 million in false claims for genetic testing and durable medical equipment (DME) that patients did not need and that the defendants procured with kickbacks.
The pleas came after four days of trial in the Southern District of Florida.
FAIRFAX, Virginia—A federal court has directed a Fairfax homecare agency and its owners to pay more than $1.6 million in back wages and liquidated damages to 202 home health aides in a consent judgment obtained by the U.S. Department of Labor.
NEW YORK—Peggy Lillis Foundation, a nonprofit for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) education and advocacy organized the first-ever patient-led listening session for C diff. held by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). In attendance was 70 FDA staff from 26 offices/divisions across four FDA Centers. Speaking were seven C. diff survivors, three C. diff caregivers and one clinician.
MINDEN, Nevada—Tactical Back Office, a remote staffing agency specializing in the recruitment, screening, hiring and training of personnel for the durable medical equipment (DME), home medical equipment (HME) and health care industries, announced the launch of its new website. Tactical Back Office said this milestone underscores its commitment to providing a personalized approach to matching the right people with the right positions while reducing turnover and increasing retention rates.
Reps. Terry Sewell (D-AL) and Adrian Smith (R-NE) are leading an effort to help maintain strong access to home oxygen for individuals with respiratory challenges.
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania—The University of Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Science and Technology Department has received a five-year grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research to support clinicians with post-doctoral fellowships to advance their careers in assistive technology practice, research and policy.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Luna, a provider of in-home, in-person physical therapy, announced RaeAnn Grossman will join as its chief growth officer to expand Luna’s strategic relationships with health plans and providers, and in-home physical therapy growth opportunities.
BOSTON—Senator Edward J.
DALLAS—Medtrade 2024 is scheduled for March 26-28 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, but the selection process for speakers has already begun.
